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Space Junk: How Cluttered Is The Final Frontier?

Space Junk: How Cluttered Is The Final Frontier?

FromShort Wave


Space Junk: How Cluttered Is The Final Frontier?

FromShort Wave

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Jan 13, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Since the dawn of Sputnik in 1957, space-faring nations have been filling Earth's orbit with satellites. Think GPS, weather forecasting, telecommunications satellites. But as those have increased, so, too, has space junk. On today's show, we talk about the first mission to clean up space junk and the problem debris poses to sustainability in space.
Released:
Jan 13, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.